Displaying items by tag: Child_CustodyThe National Coalition for Sexual Freedom is a national organization committed to creating a political, legal, and social environment in the United States that advances equal rights of consenting adults who practice forms of alternative sexual expression. NCSF is primarily focused on the rights of consenting adults in the SM-leather-fetish, swing, and polyamory communities, who often face discrimination because of their sexual expression.https://ncsfreedom.org
Tue, 03 Mar 2015 20:19:44 +0000en-gbJuvenile/CPS/Child Services for BDSM Parentshttps://ncsfreedom.org/resources/legal-cases/item/608-juvenile/cps/child-services-for-bdsm-parents.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/resources/legal-cases/item/608-juvenile/cps/child-services-for-bdsm-parents.htmlJuvenile/CPS/Child Services for BDSM Parents The concerns that result from contact with local and state child welfare authorities are occasionally troublesome for members of the SM/leather/fetish/poly communities. It is often difficult to accept the necessity of interacting with child/protective services and child/family services workers. Such persons are often empowered to make independent judgments that have a direct impact on family relations and personal freedom. This presentation provides a structure for acting in accordance with the best interests of your children and with due regard for your civil rights and the rights of others. Download the pdf.

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]]>Educational Outreach PresentationsTue, 22 Mar 2011 02:36:09 +0000What Is Incident Reporting & Responsehttps://ncsfreedom.org/incident-response.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/incident-response.htmlNCSF's Incident Reporting & Response was created to provide assistance to individuals and groups within the alternative sexual expression communities. If you engage in SM, fetish, swing or polyamory practices, and are being persecuted or discriminated against because of it, please contact NCSF. If your group or business is being harassed by religious political extremists or if you need help doing outreach to your local law enforcement, please contact NCSF. GET HELP NOW! The National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF)’s Incident Reporting & Response (IRR) Program uses three primary criteria for taking a case: The issue must openly, directly, and specifically relate to BDSM, swing or poly activities between consenting adults; in other words, the problems you face must relate to or be caused from your involvement in BDSM, swing or poly without question. The issue must be one whose outcome or precedent could affect not just the individual filing the complaint, but potentially a significant number of people with the same, or similar, problem. The incident needs to have a reasonable chance of a successful resolution; usually indicating that the individual filing has not also been found guilty of a crime other than behaviors currently considered illegal relating to…

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]]>Incident Report ArticlesSun, 06 Mar 2011 22:35:04 +0000Consent Counts—Or Does It?https://ncsfreedom.org/resources/legal-cases/item/546-consent-counts—or-does-it?.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/resources/legal-cases/item/546-consent-counts—or-does-it?.htmlby Judy Guerin If you practice BDSM in fully consensual ways, you may still be criminally prosecuted for assault under many laws throughout the U.S. The BDSM-Leather-Fetish communities have focused heavily for years on defining “safe, sane and consensual BDSM practices” for practitioners as well as to help the broader public better understand what it is that we do. It was, after all, only in 1994 that the DSM criteria of the American Psychiatric Association changed their categorization of sadomasochism, paving the path for us to do more effective social, legal and political change. Until 1994, BDSM was defined automatically as a mental illness. Prior to 1994, it was difficult to organize effectively to protect and advance our rights as BDSM practitioners. This categorization and long-term societal view of BDSM as a mental illness resulted in severe consequences for many practitioners over the years—loss of child custody and jobs as well as criminal prosecutions. Fortunately for all of us, NCSF was formed in 1997 to work on these issues and to protect and advance our rights. Although things have certainly improved for us over the years, we still have significant legal, political and societal issues facing us. The majority of…

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]]>Learn More About Consent CountsSun, 06 Mar 2011 16:14:47 +0000Why You Should Carehttps://ncsfreedom.org/resources/legal-cases/item/536-why-you-should-care.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/resources/legal-cases/item/536-why-you-should-care.htmlBecause your sexual expression... Can result in discrimination, prosecution, and even violence against you Can cause you to lose your children Can cause you to lose your job or your income Can lead you into a maze of antiquated laws and regulations you never even knew existed Is arbitrarily criminalized by state and local authorities Is used by the radical right to marginalize minority groups Can result in the invasion of your privacy by the government, both within your own home or in educational, social and group environments

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]]>TabsTue, 24 Aug 2010 01:31:01 +0000NCSF Can Help...https://ncsfreedom.org/resources/legal-cases/item/534-ncsf-can-help.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/resources/legal-cases/item/534-ncsf-can-help.htmlNCSF Publishes Important Information for Your Mental Health; NCSF and the Foundation are proud to announce two new and valuable publications: A Guide to Choosing a Kink-Aware Therapist, and the Therapists Guide to Polyamory. The BDSM Survey is up. Take a look! If you are seeking a Kink Aware Professional (KAP). Our KAP program allows professionals who are friendly to BDSM, swing, and poly individuals to list themselves as "kink friendly." It serves as a resource for people to self-refer for help from theraputic, legal and other professionals who will not prejudge based on the consensual adult activities of our constituents. We've recently added documents for "How to Choose a Kink Aware Therapist" in long and short form as well as a booklet geared for those in the theraputic community that focuses on poly issues. If you are seeking assistance or our Incident Response Program Criteria for acceptance include consideration of whether a significant issue relevant to NCSF's primary constituencies is at stake, what impact can be realized for our constituents as a whole if NCSF gets involved, and whether existing resources allow for a case to be handled effectively.

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]]>TabsWed, 01 Jul 2009 20:00:00 +00002003 Incident Response Reporthttps://ncsfreedom.org/resources/legal-cases/item/480-2003-incident-response-report.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/resources/legal-cases/item/480-2003-incident-response-report.htmlNCSF Supports Your Rights! In 2003, National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF) once again took the lead in defending the rights of individuals and groups in the SM-leather-fetish, swing and polyamory communities. NCSF's coalition of 38 educational and social groups is committed to creating a political, legal, and social environment in the United States that advances equal rights of consenting adults who practice forms of alternative sexual expression. Leigha Fleming directs NCSF's Incident Response team. In total during 2003, NCSF responded to more than 500 cases, with more than 1,300 contacts between NCSF and individuals, groups, attorneys, prosecutors, and businesses that requested assistance. Some incidents required only one or two phone calls, but many evolved into much larger projects such as the attacks by religious political groups against SM conferences. In 42% of the incidents, NCSF assisted individuals. The largest category of incidents involved parents who were engaged in child custody and divorce cases. Parents continue to experience difficulties gaining child custody due to their interest in SM, swing or poly activities. NCSF worked with a number of attorneys representing parents accused of being unfit because of their alternative lifestyle interests. In many cases, because of information we were able…

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]]>Incident Response ReportsMon, 06 Aug 2007 05:23:34 +00002002 Incident Response Reporthttps://ncsfreedom.org/resources/legal-cases/item/369-2002-incident-response-report.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/resources/legal-cases/item/369-2002-incident-response-report.htmlOverview: NCSF Supports Your Rights! In 2002, National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF) once again took the lead in defending the rights of individuals and groups in the SM-leather-fetish, swing and polyamory communities. NCSF's coalition of 29 educational and social groups is committed to creating a political, legal, and social environment in the United States that advances equal rights of consenting adults who practice forms of alternative sexual expression. NCSF's Incident Response team is directed by Leigha Fleming, who instituted new methods for tabulating responses in 2002. In total, nearly 600 contacts were made between NCSF and individuals, groups, attorneys, prosecutors, and businesses who requested assistance. Each incident sometimes required only one or two phone calls, but many evolved into much larger projects such as the series of attacks by religious political extremists against SM conferences in the midwest. In 41% of the incidents, NCSF assisted individuals. The largest category of incidents involved parents who were engaged in child custody and divorce cases. Parents continue to experience difficulties gaining child custody due to their interest in SM, swing or poly activities. NCSF worked with a number of attorneys representing parents accused of being unfit because of their alternative lifestyle interests.…